1972 Ford LTD vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Ford LTD and 1972 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 545 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | LTD | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |
